Car accidents occur at an alarming rate. In fact, there are an estimated 6 million car accidents on U.S. roadways every single year. In Georgia, roughly 13% of drivers have reported an at-fault car accident within the last seven years. This figure is higher than the...
In February 2021, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that two new distracted driving bills have moved to the Georgia House of Representatives for review. These provisions strive to further limit serious injuries and deaths in the state resulting from device use...
You might walk away from a rear-end collision more concerned about the damage to your car than to yourself. However, a prompt medical evaluation is essential for your well-being—and for the important medical report your doctor will write. Absence of symptoms Other...
If you hit your head on your car’s steering wheel, airbag or dash, you may be at risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury. In fact, motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of TBIs. Following any accident, it is a good idea to seek emergency medical care. A...
Whether you drive or ride in a motor vehicle, you should always wear your seat belt. After all, seat belts save an average of 15,000 American lives every single year. Nevertheless, while it may prevent your death, your seat belt may cause you to sustain a variety of...
If you have sustained a serious injury in an automobile accident, money is probably in short supply. After all, you may have to pay for medical bills and other expenses, despite being unable to work. Paying for the services of an experienced attorney may seem...
An auto accident damages more than just the vehicles involved. A National Institute of Health study showed 70 percent of car crash victims who suffered soft-tissue injuries still had symptoms 15 years down the road. It is essential you receive the medical care needed...
A motor vehicle accident is usually a sudden and frightening event. In a moment, you move from your predictable life to a place altogether unfamiliar and filled with uncertainties, especially if you suffer injuries. You trust the first responders to carefully help you...
A Georgia car accident can change your life in an instant, even if you do not realize the true impact it will have on your life until days or weeks later. This is particularly true for individuals who experience common car accident injuries, including concussions....
No matter what measures you take to protect yourself behind the wheel, motor vehicle accidents cannot always be avoided. Unfortunately, depending on the nature of your car crash, you may end up developing serious injuries. In many instances, car accidents in Georgia...
